The Barra Strait, overlooking the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake, comes alive with festivities acknowledging World Oceans Day, a United Nations-recognized day of ocean celebration and action.
Àros na Mara (Gaelic for House of the Sea) is a flourishing concept to develop a Marine Science Centre at the Barra Strait, for the purposes of research, education, and tourism and is teaming up once again for their 8th edutainment event.
Join our family fun and ocean-themed festival and enjoy scientific and interactive displays, children’s games, and historical demonstrations. Festival goers can sample an abundance of locally crafted specialties while hearing some of Cape Breton’s finest talent – an event not to be missed.
Next Date: Jul 23, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls co...
Next Date: Jun 17, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
Next Date: Jul 21, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Experience the rhythm of Cape Breton! Come enjoy a week of percussive dance and traditional music in scenic Mabou village. This dance camp f...
Next Date: Jun 14, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Planted at the crossroads of roots and soul, six-time ECMA winner Charlie A’Court possesses a mighty voice, fierce guitar work and contemp...
Next Date: May 7, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Stop in at the Baddeck Library for a weekly Letter Writing Social. The Library supplies the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet ...
Next Date: May 3, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Get a taste of local Celtic music and culture with our Frolic ‘n’ Folk’s Saturday ceilidhs (kay-lee). Expect to see world-renowned tal...
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
The Island Wide Waterfall Weekend is a weekend to get up and get outside. Cape Breton Island will be bustling this weekend as visitors and residents are encouraged to join us as we travel to 12 different waterfalls across the Island!
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
Brr! It sure is cold out there, warm up with our Fireplace Edition and learn where all the hottest fireplaces are across the island.
Hannah Krebs works as a ban-chleasaiche | Gaelic Cultural Animator at Baile na Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum. Gaelic language, music, and square dances are some of her favourite things about Cape Breton.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
Tammy Aucoin and Chris van den Berg are both local hiking and adventure ambassadors and nature lovers who reside in Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island. @capebretonhiker & @keepexploringcapebreton
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!
Why not give snowshoeing a try this winter. Check out our list of places to rent snowshoes so you can test out this winter sport before committing to purchasing any gear.
